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The Philosophy Of The Dance Extravaganza Is To Provide Dance Performance Opportunities Critiqued By World-Class Judges In A Warm And Friendly Atmosphere. Our Professional Staff Will Work Hard To Provide An Excellent Experience For All Competitors. Pro/Am, Am/Am, Youth And Collegiate Partnerships Are All Welcome!​

JUDGES

In the spirit of Dancing With the Stars, this event provides top International judges delivering critical review on the performance of dazzling regional ballroom and latin dancers. This two-day event begins with an afternoon competition, where judges provide written critique to provide valuable information to develop the competitors dancing. In addition, the judges will give a numeric score to each performance.

German Open Championships Youth Standard Bronze Medalist

Under 21 British Open Standard Finalist

IDSF Open to the World Standard Runner Up

Jennifer Lopez’s dance partner in the movie “Shall We Dance”

Blackpool Open Professional Champion

US and World Rhythm Runner-Up

US National Professional Latin Champion

Blackpool, UK and International Semi-Finalist

Blackpool Open Professional Champions

US and World Rhythm Runner-Up

UK professional Latin finalist

UK and British National U21 Latin Champion

7 time British amateur Latin finalist

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Showcase, Dinner, Dancing & Show

  • 9:00 am
    Ballroom Opens

    Ballroom opens for registration. Participant packets will be available at the front desk.

  • 10:00 am
    American Rhythm
    American style cha cha and rumba, east coast swing, bolero and mambo

  • 11:30 am
    International Latin
    International style cha cha and rumba, samba, paso doble, jive.

    Dance the Night Away
    Nightclub Dances
    Dancers will be dancing salsa, west coast swing, peabody, nightclub two-step, polka just to name a few.  Come dressed as your favorite Barbie or Ken.

  • 12:00 pm
    Solos
    Special solo presentations.
     
  • 12:10 pm
    Lunch Break
    Lunch is provided for package holders. Lunch tickets available for purchase for non-package holders and spectators.
  • 1:10 pm

    International Standard
    International style (also known as standard) ballroom dances: waltz, tango, viennese waltz, foxtrot and quickstep.

  • 2:50 pm

    American Smooth
    American style ballroom dances: waltz, tango, foxtrot and viennese waltz.

  • 4:45 pm

    Social “Hour”
    Package holders, join us for a pre-dinner social and beverages on the mezzanine.

  • 6:00 pm

    Dinner
    Join us for a catered dinner provided by Big 10 catering. Dinner and dance tickets are available for purchase online or at the front desk.

  • 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Dance and Show
    Fabulous show featuring American Rhythm Finalists Andrew Escolme and Asta Sigvaldadottir with general dancing, raffle drawings and awards.International style cha cha and rumba, samba, paso doble, jive.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Dance Camp
  • 12:00 pm
    Seminar: Swing and Musicality
    with Francesco Flumiani
  • 1:00 pm
    Seminar: Breaking Down the Bolero
    with Asta Sigvaldadottir
  • 2:00 pm
    Seminar: Cuban Motion – The Basis of Action in American Rhythm
    with Andrew Escolme
  • 3:00 pm
    Seminar: American Smooth
    with Michelle Hudson

TICKETS

All general admission tickets can be purchased in advance and will be sold at the door pending the availability of space.

Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable.

 Tickets will not be mailed, you will receive a confirmation for your order and you can pick up tickets at the reception desk when you arrive at The Dance Extravaganza.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 651-699-5910, in person or here online.

Saturday Day Session

Reserved Seating
$20.00
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General Admission
$15.00
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Lunch
$12.00
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Saturday Evening – Reserved Seating

Saturday EVENING Session

Reserved Seating
$30.00
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General Admission
$20.00
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Dinner
$48.00
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Saturday Evening – Reserved Seating

Sunday Seminars

Swing and Musicality
with Francesco Flumiani
$20.00
Register
Breaking Down the Bolero
with Asta Sigvaldadottir
$20.00
Register
Cuban Motion - The Basis of Action in American Rhythm
with Andrew Escolme
$20.00
Register
American Smooth
with Michelle Hudson
$20.00
Register

EVENT INFO

RULES AND POLICIES

Just a couple rules

  • Costumes are not required but welcome.
  • Events will be divided into Bronze or Silver and Above for appropriate music tempo. Syllabus will not be invigilated

FAQ

How do I sign up?

Contact your private lesson instructor If you are interested in participating in this year’s Dance Extravaganza, contact your private lesson instructor and they will help get you registered.  If you do not have a Cinema Ballroom private lesson instructor, contact the front desk in person, by phone to 651-699-5910 or by email to info@cinemaballroom.com and they can assist you.

How will I be evaluated?

Our world class judges are instructed to provide a short written critique and a numeric value for all dancers. You will receive a critique for every event in which you participate.

How do I use a Written Critique?

A written critique will be composed of the judges perception of your strengths and/or weaknesses in each particular dance. The judges have only a moment to observe your dancing on the competitive dance floor. This uniquely designed event will provide to you valuable insight as to what the judges observe in that crucial moment on the competitive floor. Use the written critiques to guide your dancing in the coming months to maximize strengths and improve technique to combat perceived weaknesses.

PRIZES

Top Student Awards

Students with the most points based on entries and judges’ scores will be eligible to win one of three prizes.

  • Aloha Star Ball – Full Package
    Win a full package towards the 2026 Aloha Star Ball held in February in Honolulu Hawaii
  • Wisconsin State Dancesport – Full Package
    Win a full package towards the 2025 Wisconsin State Dancesport Competition held in April in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  •  North Imperial Star Ball – Full Package
    Win a full package towards the 2025 North Imperial Star Ball Dancesport Competition held in November in Chicago, Illinois

Raffle Drawing

Prizes are awarded by raffle for the following fabulous prizes:

  • Dore’ Designs
    $500 towards a dress or $50 towards a suite
  • Heart of America – Full Package
    Win a full package towards the 2025 Heart of America Dancesport Championships held in August in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Heart of America – Nightclub Package
    Win 6 free Hot Summer Nights nightclub single dance events at the Heart of America Dancesport Championships held in August in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Cinema Ballroom – Summer Showcase Registration
    Win free registration and entries to the 2025 summer showcase
  • Cinema Ballroom
    Win free Cinema Ballroom merchandise

Participants have been given one raffle ticket for every off package entry and two raffle tickets for every on package entry.  Raffle tickets are also available for purchase for $5.00 at the front desk.

Thank you to our sponsors for these generous donations

SPONSORS

Thank you to these fabulous sponsors for their generous contributions to our raffle and top student prizes!

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